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Jaringan Perdagangan Manusia Diduga Alami Kenaikan 85% pada Pembayaran Aset Kripto di 2025
Arus aset kripto ke layanan yang terkait dengan dugaan perdagangan manusia melonjak 85% secara tahunan pada 2025.
Temuan ini berasal dari laporan baru dari perusahaan analitik blockchain Chainalysis, yang menyoroti bahwa persimpangan antara aset kripto dan dugaan perdagangan manusia meningkat tajam tahun lalu.
Aset Kripto Mana yang Paling Sering Digunakan di Jaringan Perdagangan Manusia yang Diduga?
Laporan tersebut merinci empat kategori utama dugaan perdagangan manusia yang difasilitasi kripto. Ini termasuk layanan “international escort” berbasis Telegram, rekrutmen pekerja paksa yang berhubungan dengan kompleks penipuan, jaringan prostitusi, serta penjual materi pelecehan seksual anak (CSAM).
“Persimpangan antara aset kripto dan dugaan perdagangan manusia makin intens pada 2025, dengan total volume transaksi mencapai ratusan juta dolar AS di berbagai layanan yang teridentifikasi, naik 85% secara tahunan (YoY). Jumlah uang tersebut sangat meremehkan dampak kemanusiaan dari kejahatan ini, karena biaya sesungguhnya diukur melalui kehidupan yang terdampak, bukan uang yang berpindah tangan,” tulis Chainalysis.
Menurut laporan itu, metode pembayaran bervariasi pada tiap kategori. Layanan international escort dan jaringan prostitusi menggunakan stablecoin.
“Layanan international escort sangat terintegrasi dengan jaringan pencucian uang berbahasa Mandarin. Jaringan ini dengan cepat memfasilitasi konversi stablecoin USD ke mata uang lokal, sehingga kemungkinan mengurangi kekhawatiran bahwa aset yang tersimpan dalam stablecoin akan dibekukan,” papar Chainalysis.
Arus Masuk Layanan Perdagangan Manusia Berdasarkan Jenis Aset | Sumber: Chainalysis
Penjual CSAM secara historis lebih sering mengandalkan Bitcoin (BTC). namun, dominasi Bitcoin menurun seiring dengan munculnya jaringan layer-1 alternatif.
Pada 2025, meski jaringan tersebut tetap menerima aset kripto utama sebagai pembayaran, mereka mulai lebih banyak memakai Monero (XMR) untuk mencuci hasilnya. Menurut Chainalysis,
“Instant exchanger, yang menyediakan pertukaran aset kripto secara cepat dan anonim tanpa persyaratan KYC, memainkan peran penting dalam proses ini.”
Peran Ganda Aset Kripto dalam Transaksi Terkait Perdagangan Manusia
Chainalysis mengungkapkan bahwa lonjakan arus aset kripto ke layanan yang terkait dugaan perdagangan manusia ini tidak terjadi sendiri. ini juga mencerminkan pertumbuhan pesat kompleks penipuan di Asia Tenggara, platform kasino online dan judi daring, serta jaringan pencucian uang berbahasa Mandarin (CMLN) dan jaringan penjamin yang beroperasi terutama lewat Telegram.
Bersama-sama, entitas tersebut membentuk ekosistem kejahatan kawasan yang berkembang sangat cepat dengan jangkauan global. Menurut laporan itu, layanan berbahasa Mandarin yang beroperasi di Cina daratan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, serta sejumlah negara Asia Tenggara menunjukkan kemampuan pemrosesan pembayaran yang canggih dan jaringan lintas batas yang luas.
Selain itu, analisis geografis mengungkapkan bahwa meskipun banyak layanan terkait perdagangan manusia berbasis Asia Tenggara, arus masuk aset kripto berasal dari seluruh dunia. Arus transaksi yang signifikan terdeteksi berasal dari negara-negara seperti Amerika Serikat, Brasil, Inggris, Spanyol, dan Australia.
“Meski rute dan pola perdagangan manusia tradisional tetap ada, layanan berbasis Asia Tenggara ini menjadi contoh bagaimana teknologi aset kripto memungkinkan operasi perdagangan manusia memfasilitasi pembayaran dan menyamarkan arus uang lintas negara dengan lebih efisien dari sebelumnya. Keragaman negara tujuan menunjukkan jaringan ini telah membangun infrastruktur global yang sangat canggih untuk beroperasi,” terang laporan tersebut.
Pada saat yang sama, Chainalysis menekankan bahwa transparansi blockchain memberi penyidik wawasan lebih mendalam terhadap aktivitas keuangan terkait perdagangan manusia.
Tidak seperti transaksi tunai yang hampir tidak meninggalkan jejak audit, transfer berbasis blockchain menciptakan catatan permanen yang dapat dilacak. Hal ini membuka peluang baru untuk deteksi dan pencegahan yang tidak mungkin dilakukan melalui sistem pembayaran tradisional.
Temuan ini berasal dari laporan baru dari perusahaan analitik blockchain Chainalysis, yang menyoroti bahwa persimpangan antara aset kripto dan dugaan perdagangan manusia meningkat tajam tahun lalu.
Aset Kripto Mana yang Paling Sering Digunakan di Jaringan Perdagangan Manusia yang Diduga?
Laporan tersebut merinci empat kategori utama dugaan perdagangan manusia yang difasilitasi kripto. Ini termasuk layanan “international escort” berbasis Telegram, rekrutmen pekerja paksa yang berhubungan dengan kompleks penipuan, jaringan prostitusi, serta penjual materi pelecehan seksual anak (CSAM).
“Persimpangan antara aset kripto dan dugaan perdagangan manusia makin intens pada 2025, dengan total volume transaksi mencapai ratusan juta dolar AS di berbagai layanan yang teridentifikasi, naik 85% secara tahunan (YoY). Jumlah uang tersebut sangat meremehkan dampak kemanusiaan dari kejahatan ini, karena biaya sesungguhnya diukur melalui kehidupan yang terdampak, bukan uang yang berpindah tangan,” tulis Chainalysis.
Menurut laporan itu, metode pembayaran bervariasi pada tiap kategori. Layanan international escort dan jaringan prostitusi menggunakan stablecoin.
“Layanan international escort sangat terintegrasi dengan jaringan pencucian uang berbahasa Mandarin. Jaringan ini dengan cepat memfasilitasi konversi stablecoin USD ke mata uang lokal, sehingga kemungkinan mengurangi kekhawatiran bahwa aset yang tersimpan dalam stablecoin akan dibekukan,” papar Chainalysis.
Arus Masuk Layanan Perdagangan Manusia Berdasarkan Jenis Aset | Sumber: Chainalysis
Penjual CSAM secara historis lebih sering mengandalkan Bitcoin (BTC). namun, dominasi Bitcoin menurun seiring dengan munculnya jaringan layer-1 alternatif.
Pada 2025, meski jaringan tersebut tetap menerima aset kripto utama sebagai pembayaran, mereka mulai lebih banyak memakai Monero (XMR) untuk mencuci hasilnya. Menurut Chainalysis,
“Instant exchanger, yang menyediakan pertukaran aset kripto secara cepat dan anonim tanpa persyaratan KYC, memainkan peran penting dalam proses ini.”
Peran Ganda Aset Kripto dalam Transaksi Terkait Perdagangan Manusia
Chainalysis mengungkapkan bahwa lonjakan arus aset kripto ke layanan yang terkait dugaan perdagangan manusia ini tidak terjadi sendiri. ini juga mencerminkan pertumbuhan pesat kompleks penipuan di Asia Tenggara, platform kasino online dan judi daring, serta jaringan pencucian uang berbahasa Mandarin (CMLN) dan jaringan penjamin yang beroperasi terutama lewat Telegram.
Bersama-sama, entitas tersebut membentuk ekosistem kejahatan kawasan yang berkembang sangat cepat dengan jangkauan global. Menurut laporan itu, layanan berbahasa Mandarin yang beroperasi di Cina daratan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, serta sejumlah negara Asia Tenggara menunjukkan kemampuan pemrosesan pembayaran yang canggih dan jaringan lintas batas yang luas.
Selain itu, analisis geografis mengungkapkan bahwa meskipun banyak layanan terkait perdagangan manusia berbasis Asia Tenggara, arus masuk aset kripto berasal dari seluruh dunia. Arus transaksi yang signifikan terdeteksi berasal dari negara-negara seperti Amerika Serikat, Brasil, Inggris, Spanyol, dan Australia.
“Meski rute dan pola perdagangan manusia tradisional tetap ada, layanan berbasis Asia Tenggara ini menjadi contoh bagaimana teknologi aset kripto memungkinkan operasi perdagangan manusia memfasilitasi pembayaran dan menyamarkan arus uang lintas negara dengan lebih efisien dari sebelumnya. Keragaman negara tujuan menunjukkan jaringan ini telah membangun infrastruktur global yang sangat canggih untuk beroperasi,” terang laporan tersebut.
Pada saat yang sama, Chainalysis menekankan bahwa transparansi blockchain memberi penyidik wawasan lebih mendalam terhadap aktivitas keuangan terkait perdagangan manusia.
Tidak seperti transaksi tunai yang hampir tidak meninggalkan jejak audit, transfer berbasis blockchain menciptakan catatan permanen yang dapat dilacak. Hal ini membuka peluang baru untuk deteksi dan pencegahan yang tidak mungkin dilakukan melalui sistem pembayaran tradisional.
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Di Mana Dana Venture Capital Kripto Berinvestasi pada Awal 2026?
Karena arus modal keluar tajam dari pasar aset kripto di awal 2026 dan sentimen investor masih berada di level ketakutan ekstrem, keputusan alokasi modal ventura menjadi sinyal yang berharga. Langkah-langkah ini membantu investor ritel menemukan sektor yang mungkin tetap memiliki potensi di tengah bear market.
Laporan terbaru menunjukkan bahwa situasi pasar aset kripto telah berubah. Sektor-sektor yang menarik dana VC pun ikut bergeser.
VC Investasi Lebih dari US$2 Miliar di Aset Kripto pada Awal 2026
Data dari CryptoRank menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan modal ventura telah berinvestasi lebih dari US$2 miliar ke dalam proyek aset kripto sejak awal tahun ini. Rata-rata, arus masuk mingguan sudah melampaui US$400 juta.
Penggalangan Dana Kripto di Awal 2026 | Sumber: CryptoRank
Beberapa transaksi besar menonjol. Rain mengamankan US$250 juta untuk membangun infrastruktur pembayaran stablecoin untuk korporasi. BitGo memperoleh US$212,8 juta melalui IPO mereka, memperkuat peran mereka sebagai kustodian dan penyedia keamanan aset digital bagi klien institusi.
BlackOpal juga mengumpulkan US$200 juta untuk produk GemStone, sebuah produk investasi yang didukung oleh piutang kartu kredit Brasil yang telah ditokenisasi.
Pendanaan Teratas untuk VC Kripto di Awal 2026 | Sumber: Alex Dulub
Selain transaksi tersebut, Ripple menginvestasikan US$150 juta di platform trading LMAX. Langkah ini mendukung integrasi RLUSD sebagai aset jaminan inti dalam infrastruktur trading institusi. Tether juga melakukan investasi strategis sebesar US$150 juta di Gold.com, sehingga memperluas akses global ke emas fisik maupun yang telah ditokenisasi.
Analis Milk Road menjelaskan bahwa sekarang modal tidak lagi mengalir ke blockchain layer-1, meme coin, ataupun integrasi AI. Sebaliknya, infrastruktur stablecoin, solusi kustodi, dan tokenisasi real-world asset (RWA) kini menjadi tema utama investasi.
Data pasar juga mendukung perubahan ini. Mulai awal tahun, kapitalisasi pasar aset kripto turun kurang lebih sebesar US$1 triliun. Sebagai perbandingan, kapitalisasi pasar stablecoin tetap di atas US$300 miliar. Nilai total dari RWA yang telah ditokenisasi pun mencapai rekor tertinggi sepanjang masa di angka lebih dari US$24 miliar.
Apa Arti Perubahan Selera VC?
Ryan Kim, partner pendiri di Hashed, berpendapat bahwa ekspektasi VC kini telah berubah secara mendasar. Pergeseran ini mencerminkan standar investasi baru di industri kripto.
Pada 2021, investor fokus pada tokenomics, pertumbuhan komunitas, dan proyek-proyek berbasis narasi. Namun pada 2026, VC lebih memprioritaskan pendapatan nyata, keunggulan regulasi, dan klien institusi.
“Lihat apa yang tidak ada? Tidak ada L1. Tidak ada DEX. Tidak ada yang ‘community-driven’. Setiap dolar masuk ke infrastruktur dan kepatuhan,” terang Ryan Kim .
Transaksi terbesar di atas melibatkan builder infrastruktur, bukan proyek berbasis token yang tujuannya memicu spekulasi harga. Jadi, pasar kini tidak lagi punya unsur-unsur yang sebelumnya menjadi bahan bakar hype cycle dan FOMO.
“Bukan karena spekulasi. Bukan karena putaran hype. Mereka fokus ke pipa, infrastruktur, dan lapisan kepatuhan,” komentar analis Milk Road .
namun, analis Lukas (Miya) melihat situasi ini secara lebih pesimistis. Ia berpendapat bahwa modal ventura aset kripto sedang mengalami keruntuhan, dengan mengutip penurunan tajam dan berkelanjutan dari komitmen limited partner.
Ia menunjukkan beberapa tanda peringatan. Firma-frima ternama seperti Mechanism dan Tangent telah beralih dari sektor kripto. Banyak perusahaan juga diam-diam melepaskan posisi mereka.
Tetapi, mungkin masih terlalu dini untuk menyimpulkan bahwa VC kripto benar-benar runtuh, karena lebih dari US$2 miliar tetap mengalir masuk ke sektor ini sejak awal tahun. Setidaknya, perubahan ini mengisyaratkan bahwa kripto kini semakin terintegrasi dengan sistem keuangan tradisional, yang berpotensi menandakan kematangan jangka panjang.
Laporan terbaru menunjukkan bahwa situasi pasar aset kripto telah berubah. Sektor-sektor yang menarik dana VC pun ikut bergeser.
VC Investasi Lebih dari US$2 Miliar di Aset Kripto pada Awal 2026
Data dari CryptoRank menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan modal ventura telah berinvestasi lebih dari US$2 miliar ke dalam proyek aset kripto sejak awal tahun ini. Rata-rata, arus masuk mingguan sudah melampaui US$400 juta.
Penggalangan Dana Kripto di Awal 2026 | Sumber: CryptoRank
Beberapa transaksi besar menonjol. Rain mengamankan US$250 juta untuk membangun infrastruktur pembayaran stablecoin untuk korporasi. BitGo memperoleh US$212,8 juta melalui IPO mereka, memperkuat peran mereka sebagai kustodian dan penyedia keamanan aset digital bagi klien institusi.
BlackOpal juga mengumpulkan US$200 juta untuk produk GemStone, sebuah produk investasi yang didukung oleh piutang kartu kredit Brasil yang telah ditokenisasi.
Pendanaan Teratas untuk VC Kripto di Awal 2026 | Sumber: Alex Dulub
Selain transaksi tersebut, Ripple menginvestasikan US$150 juta di platform trading LMAX. Langkah ini mendukung integrasi RLUSD sebagai aset jaminan inti dalam infrastruktur trading institusi. Tether juga melakukan investasi strategis sebesar US$150 juta di Gold.com, sehingga memperluas akses global ke emas fisik maupun yang telah ditokenisasi.
Analis Milk Road menjelaskan bahwa sekarang modal tidak lagi mengalir ke blockchain layer-1, meme coin, ataupun integrasi AI. Sebaliknya, infrastruktur stablecoin, solusi kustodi, dan tokenisasi real-world asset (RWA) kini menjadi tema utama investasi.
Data pasar juga mendukung perubahan ini. Mulai awal tahun, kapitalisasi pasar aset kripto turun kurang lebih sebesar US$1 triliun. Sebagai perbandingan, kapitalisasi pasar stablecoin tetap di atas US$300 miliar. Nilai total dari RWA yang telah ditokenisasi pun mencapai rekor tertinggi sepanjang masa di angka lebih dari US$24 miliar.
Apa Arti Perubahan Selera VC?
Ryan Kim, partner pendiri di Hashed, berpendapat bahwa ekspektasi VC kini telah berubah secara mendasar. Pergeseran ini mencerminkan standar investasi baru di industri kripto.
Pada 2021, investor fokus pada tokenomics, pertumbuhan komunitas, dan proyek-proyek berbasis narasi. Namun pada 2026, VC lebih memprioritaskan pendapatan nyata, keunggulan regulasi, dan klien institusi.
“Lihat apa yang tidak ada? Tidak ada L1. Tidak ada DEX. Tidak ada yang ‘community-driven’. Setiap dolar masuk ke infrastruktur dan kepatuhan,” terang Ryan Kim .
Transaksi terbesar di atas melibatkan builder infrastruktur, bukan proyek berbasis token yang tujuannya memicu spekulasi harga. Jadi, pasar kini tidak lagi punya unsur-unsur yang sebelumnya menjadi bahan bakar hype cycle dan FOMO.
“Bukan karena spekulasi. Bukan karena putaran hype. Mereka fokus ke pipa, infrastruktur, dan lapisan kepatuhan,” komentar analis Milk Road .
namun, analis Lukas (Miya) melihat situasi ini secara lebih pesimistis. Ia berpendapat bahwa modal ventura aset kripto sedang mengalami keruntuhan, dengan mengutip penurunan tajam dan berkelanjutan dari komitmen limited partner.
Ia menunjukkan beberapa tanda peringatan. Firma-frima ternama seperti Mechanism dan Tangent telah beralih dari sektor kripto. Banyak perusahaan juga diam-diam melepaskan posisi mereka.
Tetapi, mungkin masih terlalu dini untuk menyimpulkan bahwa VC kripto benar-benar runtuh, karena lebih dari US$2 miliar tetap mengalir masuk ke sektor ini sejak awal tahun. Setidaknya, perubahan ini mengisyaratkan bahwa kripto kini semakin terintegrasi dengan sistem keuangan tradisional, yang berpotensi menandakan kematangan jangka panjang.
The Disclosure of the Praetorian Group is Very Similar to the FTX Executive's Failure in Cryptocurrency Fraud...
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) successfully imposed a 20-year prison sentence on the founder of a large-scale cryptocurrency investment scheme.
According to prosecutors, this scheme has defrauded more than 90,000 investors worldwide with losses exceeding US$200,000,000.
DOJ Reveals and Uncovers a US$200 Million Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme as Founder Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
In a statement released on Thursday, the DOJ confirmed that Ramil Ventura Palafox, 61, was sentenced after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
According to prosecutors, this scheme has defrauded more than 90,000 investors worldwide with losses exceeding US$200,000,000.
DOJ Reveals and Uncovers a US$200 Million Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme as Founder Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
In a statement released on Thursday, the DOJ confirmed that Ramil Ventura Palafox, 61, was sentenced after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
Polygon (POL) Price Structure Resembles 90% Rally Setup — But There Are Differences
Polygon's price shows signs of a new recovery after weeks of steady decline. Since February 11, POL has risen nearly 13%, and in the last 24 hours, the token has strengthened about 5.4%, holding most of its rebound near US$0.095.
At a glance, the structure looks similar to the pattern that triggered a 90% rally for Polygon earlier this year. Prices are starting to stabilize, momentum is improving, and buyers are active near the support area. However, this time, there is one crucial element missing. The last rally began after sellers were completely eliminated. This time, that process has not yet occurred.
At a glance, the structure looks similar to the pattern that triggered a 90% rally for Polygon earlier this year. Prices are starting to stabilize, momentum is improving, and buyers are active near the support area. However, this time, there is one crucial element missing. The last rally began after sellers were completely eliminated. This time, that process has not yet occurred.
Gold Volatility Fails to Hinder Tokenized Gold Surge of US$6 Billion
The market for tokenized gold has surpassed US$6 billion, rapidly growing amid short-term volatility in physical gold prices.
As investors seek exposure to real assets through digital infrastructure, tokenized gold has become one of the fastest-growing segments in the broader cryptocurrency asset market.
Tokenized Gold Market Surpasses US$6 Billion
Based on data from Dune, the total market capitalization of tokenized gold has increased by more than US$2 billion since the beginning of the year. At the time of publication, this sector is valued at US$6.12 billion.
As investors seek exposure to real assets through digital infrastructure, tokenized gold has become one of the fastest-growing segments in the broader cryptocurrency asset market.
Tokenized Gold Market Surpasses US$6 Billion
Based on data from Dune, the total market capitalization of tokenized gold has increased by more than US$2 billion since the beginning of the year. At the time of publication, this sector is valued at US$6.12 billion.
Standard Chartered's Cautious Bitcoin Price Prediction — Why US$50,000 Still Makes Sense
Bitcoin price is still under pressure, down about 1.2% in the last 24 hours and trading close to US$66,000 at the time of publication. Although a short-term rebound is still occurring, the overall structure still looks weak.
Now, even large institutions are starting to be cautious about Bitcoin price predictions. New on-chain signals and long-term holder actions indicate that the risk of a decline is not over yet.
Standard Chartered Warning in Line with Weak ETF and Institutional Trends
Now, even large institutions are starting to be cautious about Bitcoin price predictions. New on-chain signals and long-term holder actions indicate that the risk of a decline is not over yet.
Standard Chartered Warning in Line with Weak ETF and Institutional Trends
What Does Anthropic's Valuation of US$380 Billion Mean for Crypto Investors?
Anthropic, the strongest competitor to OpenAI, has officially announced that it has raised US$30 billion in a record-breaking funding round. This deal brings Anthropic's valuation after funding to US$380 billion, highlighting the strong appeal of capital to the artificial intelligence sector.
However, behind that main figure, there are complex knock-on effects that could increase pressure on the crypto asset market.
Why Anthropic's Funding of US$30 Billion Could Be a Problem for Bitcoin
Anthropic confirmed that they successfully raised US$30 billion through a Series G funding round with a company valuation of US$380 billion. This round was led by GIC and Coatue, with participation from major investors such as Founders Fund, Sequoia, BlackRock, Temasek, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.
However, behind that main figure, there are complex knock-on effects that could increase pressure on the crypto asset market.
Why Anthropic's Funding of US$30 Billion Could Be a Problem for Bitcoin
Anthropic confirmed that they successfully raised US$30 billion through a Series G funding round with a company valuation of US$380 billion. This round was led by GIC and Coatue, with participation from major investors such as Founders Fund, Sequoia, BlackRock, Temasek, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.
Bitcoin Down 30% This Month — Crypto Whale Activity Raises Questions
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to extend the downward trend. In the last 24 hours, the asset has decreased by 1.39%, bringing its total decline for the month to over 30%.
Although the bear market conditions generally remain the main factor for the weakening, emerging on-chain signals indicate that large crypto whale activity also seems to reinforce the decline in BTC prices.
Whale Activity Triggers Concerns About Short-Term Bitcoin Volatility
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), blockchain analytics company Lookonchain reported that deposits from a whale (3NVeXm) coincided with the decline in Bitcoin prices. Data from Arkham shows that the crypto whale started sending Bitcoin to Binance three weeks ago in relatively small amounts.
Although the bear market conditions generally remain the main factor for the weakening, emerging on-chain signals indicate that large crypto whale activity also seems to reinforce the decline in BTC prices.
Whale Activity Triggers Concerns About Short-Term Bitcoin Volatility
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), blockchain analytics company Lookonchain reported that deposits from a whale (3NVeXm) coincided with the decline in Bitcoin prices. Data from Arkham shows that the crypto whale started sending Bitcoin to Binance three weeks ago in relatively small amounts.
HBAR Ready for a Short Squeeze of US$4 Million, But Bitcoin Might Hinder It
The price of Hedera has dropped in the last few sessions, forming a descending broadening wedge pattern that usually indicates potential bullish breakout. HBAR is trading at US$0.0923 at the time of publication and is still below the resistance level of US$0.0938.
Although the technical structure shows potential for an increase, the direction of Bitcoin's movement could determine whether that breakout truly occurs.
HBAR Holders Are Starting to Hold Back from Selling
The Money Flow Index (MFI) is forming a bullish divergence against the price action of HBAR. While HBAR recently printed a lower low, the MFI is showing a higher number. This divergence indicates that selling pressure is starting to weaken beneath the surface.
Although the technical structure shows potential for an increase, the direction of Bitcoin's movement could determine whether that breakout truly occurs.
HBAR Holders Are Starting to Hold Back from Selling
The Money Flow Index (MFI) is forming a bullish divergence against the price action of HBAR. While HBAR recently printed a lower low, the MFI is showing a higher number. This divergence indicates that selling pressure is starting to weaken beneath the surface.
Coinbase Financial Report Surprises the Market with US$667 Million Loss Despite Driving Growth
Coinbase's latest quarterly results surprised investors and sparked a heated debate in the cryptocurrency industry after the exchange reported unexpected losses and failed to meet Wall Street expectations.
Nevertheless, executives highlighted strong long-term growth metrics and developments in diversification efforts.
Q4 2025 Coinbase Financial Report: Everything You Need to Know
The company released its fourth quarter 2025 earnings report on February 12, reporting revenue of approximately US$1.78 billion and a net GAAP loss of approximately US$667 million, with earnings per share of –US$2.49.
Nevertheless, executives highlighted strong long-term growth metrics and developments in diversification efforts.
Q4 2025 Coinbase Financial Report: Everything You Need to Know
The company released its fourth quarter 2025 earnings report on February 12, reporting revenue of approximately US$1.78 billion and a net GAAP loss of approximately US$667 million, with earnings per share of –US$2.49.
XRP Ledger Upgrade Expands Escrow Tokens: Will XRP Price Benefit?
XRP Ledger (XRPL) activated the amendment XLS-85 on February 12, 2026, thus introducing a native escrow feature for all Trustline-based tokens (IOU) and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPT). This upgrade opens up various new use cases for secure and programmable asset settlement.
In addition, this step expands the utility of XRPL, and market observers assess that this upgrade could pave the way for institutional capital to enter. But, will this impact the price of XRP? This question remains unanswered.
In addition, this step expands the utility of XRPL, and market observers assess that this upgrade could pave the way for institutional capital to enter. But, will this impact the price of XRP? This question remains unanswered.
US$3 Billion Options Set to Expire Haunting Bitcoin and Ethereum — Calm Before the Shock...
Nearly US$3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options will expire today at 08:00 UTC on Deribit, putting the derivatives market under tight scrutiny.
As the options expiration approaches today, attention is focused on whether the recent price stabilization is just a temporary pause or the beginning of a new directional move.
US$3 Billion Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expiry Tests Market Resilience after Liquidation Shock
At the time of publication, Bitcoin was trading at US$66,372, with a max pain level around US$74,000 and total nominal open interest exceeding US$2.53 billion.
As the options expiration approaches today, attention is focused on whether the recent price stabilization is just a temporary pause or the beginning of a new directional move.
US$3 Billion Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expiry Tests Market Resilience after Liquidation Shock
At the time of publication, Bitcoin was trading at US$66,372, with a max pain level around US$74,000 and total nominal open interest exceeding US$2.53 billion.
El Salvador's Confidence in Bitcoin Now Worth US$300 Million
The Bitcoin (BTC) bear market is placing significant pressure on investors across all sectors. From corporate treasuries, large crypto whales, to countries holding crypto assets, everyone is feeling the strain.
The drop in Bitcoin prices has cut El Salvador's ownership value as credit default swaps rise to their highest level in five months, raising concerns about the country's IMF program and debt prospects.
El Salvador's Bitcoin Bets Pressured as Portfolio Declines
According to the latest data from the Bitcoin Office of El Salvador, the country's Bitcoin reserves amount to 7,560 BTC, worth approximately US$503.8 million. Bloomberg reported that the value of this portfolio has fallen from around US$800 million when Bitcoin prices peaked in October 2025. This means there has been a decline of nearly US$300 million in just four months.
The drop in Bitcoin prices has cut El Salvador's ownership value as credit default swaps rise to their highest level in five months, raising concerns about the country's IMF program and debt prospects.
El Salvador's Bitcoin Bets Pressured as Portfolio Declines
According to the latest data from the Bitcoin Office of El Salvador, the country's Bitcoin reserves amount to 7,560 BTC, worth approximately US$503.8 million. Bloomberg reported that the value of this portfolio has fallen from around US$800 million when Bitcoin prices peaked in October 2025. This means there has been a decline of nearly US$300 million in just four months.
How Polymarket Turns Bitcoin Volatility into a Five-Minute Betting Market
The Polymarket prediction platform has just launched a new feature that allows users to bet on the price movements of crypto assets every five minutes.
The launch of this feature signifies the increasing demand for real-time crypto sentiment data among traders and investors.
Real-Time Sentiment Drives Short-Term Contracts
Currently, this new market is only available for Bitcoin, although support for major altcoins is expected to follow soon.
Prices will continue to be updated dynamically, in line with market sentiment and real-time price reactions. All transactions will be executed on-chain to maintain transparency and security.
The launch of this feature signifies the increasing demand for real-time crypto sentiment data among traders and investors.
Real-Time Sentiment Drives Short-Term Contracts
Currently, this new market is only available for Bitcoin, although support for major altcoins is expected to follow soon.
Prices will continue to be updated dynamically, in line with market sentiment and real-time price reactions. All transactions will be executed on-chain to maintain transparency and security.
Israel Sues Two for Secret Bets on Military Operations in Polymarket
Israel is suing two of its citizens for allegedly using confidential information to bet on the prediction platform Polymarket, according to a statement from authorities on Thursday.
This news again raises concerns that prediction markets make insider trading practices easier for profit.
Israeli Agencies Target Military Insider Betting Case
In a joint statement, the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Israeli Police, and Shin Bet stated that the suspects — a reserve soldier and a civilian — were arrested for allegedly betting on Polymarket regarding a potential military operation.
This news again raises concerns that prediction markets make insider trading practices easier for profit.
Israeli Agencies Target Military Insider Betting Case
In a joint statement, the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Israeli Police, and Shin Bet stated that the suspects — a reserve soldier and a civilian — were arrested for allegedly betting on Polymarket regarding a potential military operation.
Binance's Defense on October 10 at Consensus Hong Kong Seems to Fail
Co-CEO Binance Richard Teng defended the exchange against allegations that Binance was responsible for the crypto crash on 10/10 on October 10, 2025, which caused approximately $19 billion in liquidated positions.
Speaking at the Consensus Hong Kong conference by CoinDesk on February 12, 2026, Teng emphasized that the sell-off was triggered by other factors, not solely due to failures at Binance.
Richard Teng Explains Binance's Side of the Story on the October 10 Crash
Co-CEO Binance cited macroeconomic and geopolitical shocks between the US and China as the main causes. In particular, he highlighted:
Speaking at the Consensus Hong Kong conference by CoinDesk on February 12, 2026, Teng emphasized that the sell-off was triggered by other factors, not solely due to failures at Binance.
Richard Teng Explains Binance's Side of the Story on the October 10 Crash
Co-CEO Binance cited macroeconomic and geopolitical shocks between the US and China as the main causes. In particular, he highlighted:
Argentine Congress Revokes Workers' Right to Choose Deposit in Digital Wallet
The Argentine fintech group previously welcomed the opportunity that, for the first time, workers could deposit their salaries into a virtual wallet. It seems that lawmakers have instead removed that provision, a move widely seen as benefiting the interests of traditional banking.
During negotiations to gain broader support for this bill, President Javier Milei's party agreed to remove that article. However, surveys show that the majority of Argentine citizens want the freedom to choose where they wish to store their salaries.
During negotiations to gain broader support for this bill, President Javier Milei's party agreed to remove that article. However, surveys show that the majority of Argentine citizens want the freedom to choose where they wish to store their salaries.
Has the Breakdown of Monero's Price Started? Buyers During Corrections Now Oppose XMR's Decline to US$135
The price of Monero has remained under pressure since mid-January, although part of the cryptocurrency market is trying to stabilize. After a sharp decline until the end of January, the price of XMR found support around US$276 on February 6 and has since moved slightly up.
However, this recovery seems fragile. The chart pattern, weak buying action when prices drop, and mixed sentiment data indicate that Monero is likely still heading towards the next significant decline.
Breakdown of Bear Flag and Buying During Weak Corrections Makes XMR Pressured
However, this recovery seems fragile. The chart pattern, weak buying action when prices drop, and mixed sentiment data indicate that Monero is likely still heading towards the next significant decline.
Breakdown of Bear Flag and Buying During Weak Corrections Makes XMR Pressured
Coinbase Users Encounter Temporary Hurdles in Cryptocurrency
Some Coinbase users are currently experiencing temporary disruptions, preventing them from buying, selling, or transferring cryptocurrency on Coinbase.com.
This issue was first announced by the platform on social media, causing concern among traders, although the company emphasized that all user funds remain safe.
Temporary Service Disruption Prevents Coinbase Users from Trading
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange based in the U.S., confirmed the disruption through a statement on their official support Twitter channel, noting:
This issue was first announced by the platform on social media, causing concern among traders, although the company emphasized that all user funds remain safe.
Temporary Service Disruption Prevents Coinbase Users from Trading
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange based in the U.S., confirmed the disruption through a statement on their official support Twitter channel, noting:
Gold and Silver Prices Plunge as Signals of Financial Crisis in the US Turn Red
Gold and silver plummeted sharply on Thursday, shaking an already cautious market amid rising financial pressures in the US.
Spot gold fell more than 3% and silver plunged more than 10%, reversing some of their recent rally.
Bad News for Gold and Silver Amid the Highest US Debt and Rising Bankruptcies
At the time of publication, gold was trading at a price of US$4,956, down 3.97%, while silver was trading at US$76.74 after falling 10.65% in the last 24 hours.
This sudden sell-off has analysts and investors wondering whether a broader adjustment of real asset prices is taking place.
Spot gold fell more than 3% and silver plunged more than 10%, reversing some of their recent rally.
Bad News for Gold and Silver Amid the Highest US Debt and Rising Bankruptcies
At the time of publication, gold was trading at a price of US$4,956, down 3.97%, while silver was trading at US$76.74 after falling 10.65% in the last 24 hours.
This sudden sell-off has analysts and investors wondering whether a broader adjustment of real asset prices is taking place.
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